Project Manager - Technology Lifecycle Management

Project Manager - Technology Lifecycle Management (TLM)
Location: Canary Wharf, London (On-Site)
Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Salary: to £60k + Benefits
Sector: Financial Services | IT Infrastructure | Technology Lifecycle Management
________________________________________
Project / Programme Manager - Technology Lifecycle Management
Our client, a leading global technology services and infrastructure provider, is seeking an experienced Project / Programme Manager to lead the delivery of a large-scale Technology Lifecycle Management (TLM) programme for a major financial services organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a high-profile technology refresh programme, managing complex infrastructure deployments across multiple locations while working closely with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced enterprise environment.
Based on-site in Canary Wharf, this role may require occasional evening, weekend, and EMEA travel to support programme delivery.
________________________________________
The Role
As Project / Programme Manager, you will be responsible for the successful planning, coordination, and delivery of a large-scale technology lifecycle programme, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
You will act as the key liaison between the client, delivery teams, and third-party suppliers, providing leadership across multiple concurrent workstreams and ensuring effective stakeholder engagement throughout the programme lifecycle.
________________________________________
Key Responsibilities
, Lead the end-to-end delivery of a Technology Lifecycle Management (TLM) programme across multiple sites.
, Develop and maintain detailed programme plans, schedules, and delivery roadmaps.
, Manage programme budgets, financial reporting, and cost control activities.
, Coordinate internal teams, suppliers, and client stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
, Identify, manage, and mitigate programme risks, issues, and dependencies.
, Ensure all project documentation, governance, and reporting are maintained to a high standard.
, Monitor programme performance against agreed objectives, milestones, and KPIs.
, Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, operational, and client requirements.
, Provide regular status updates and executive-level reporting to key stakeholders.
, Drive continuous improvement and delivery excellence across the programme.
________________________________________
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have a proven track record of delivering complex infrastructure, workplace technology, or IT lifecycle programmes within enterprise environments.
You will be a highly organised and commercially aware project leader, capable of managing multiple stakeholders and workstreams while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
________________________________________
Skills & Experience Required
, Proven experience delivering large-scale IT infrastructure, technology refresh, or lifecycle management programmes.
, Strong project and programme planning, scheduling, and coordination expertise.
, Experience managing budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting.
, Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing skills.
, Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
, Strong risk, issue, and dependency management experience.
, Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
, Experience working within enterprise or financial services environments would be advantageous.
, PRINCE2, PMP, MSP, or equivalent project management certification desirable.
________________________________________
What's on Offer
, Opportunity to lead a high-profile programme for a major financial services organisation.
, Exposure to complex, enterprise-scale technology transformation projects.
, Collaborative and professional working environment.
, Competitive salary and benefits package.
, Potential travel across the EMEA region.
, Long-term career development opportunities within a growing technology services organisation.
If you're an experienced Project or Programme Manager with a background in technology infrastructure and enterprise delivery, we'd love to hear from you.

@mecscomms: uniting opportunity with ambition in Telecoms | Media | Technology

@mecscomms is the brand name of MECS Communications Ltd who provide permanent & contract recruitment consultancy service as an Employment Agency & Employment Business.



For more information or a list of current vacancies, please see our web site at mecscomms.co.uk